Midpeninsula Community Media Center
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Computers & Technology
- Media & Broadcasting
Location
900 SAN ANTONIO RDPALO ALTO, CA 94303 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the MIDPENINSULA COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER is to inform, inspire and empower people to speak and act on behalf of their communities, to use television and the Internet to create and distribute programs that promote and celebrate individual expression, local achievements, education, cultural exchange, arts appreciation and civic engagement.
Description
The Midpeninsula Community Media Center empowers citizens to use television and the internet to create and distribute media that promotes and builds community through civic engagement and cultural exchange. The Media Center provides classes, a TV studio, and digital production facilities to mid-peninsula residents and workers - with a special emphasis on youth and bridging the digital divide. The Media Center televises and webstreams city council and school board meetings several communities. The Media Center was selected for the 2011-2012 "Overall Excellence" award by the national Alliance for Community Media.